General Cleaner - East Cobb Library

Owens Realty Services•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The General Cleaner performs custodial work at the East Cobb Library, cleaning facility areas in accordance with industry standards. The role includes routine cleaning and sanitizing of offices, public spaces, restrooms, floors, furnishings, and fixtures; waste collection; safe handling of cleaning tasks and equipment; and reporting safety hazards. The position requires following safety, infection-control, and company procedures, maintaining equipment and supplies, and providing professional service. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 p.m. to midnight, and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The pay rate is $15.75 per hour, with a $50 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Able to understand written and verbal instructions in English.
Able to use common-sense understanding to follow provided instructions.
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Follow safety, personal protective equipment, bloodborne-pathogen, and infection-control procedures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is preferred.
Six months of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks professionally and in a manner that reflects the company’s integrity.
Clean administrative offices, lobbies, breakrooms, lounges, corridors, bathrooms, elevators, and stairways.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and replenishing supplies.
Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings; move furniture or supplies only when directed by a supervisor.
Use safety poles for high dusting.
Collect recyclable and non-recyclable waste, replace trash-can liners, and safely empty trash at the designated dumping area; break down heavy trash into manageable weights before lifting.
Clean telephones periodically with germicidal cleaner and disinfectants, if applicable.
Vacuum traffic areas and remove visible debris from carpets.
Clean light switches, doors, walls, modular-furniture tops, blinds, tables, benches, chairs, stainless-steel surfaces, elevators, escalators, water fountains, and sinks; remove cobwebs.
Place safety signs around work areas when mopping or performing other tasks that may present a hazard to the public.
Lock and unlock doors and windows as necessary, and turn off lights in unoccupied rooms.
Report to work on time in company uniform, with employee badge and black slip-resistant safety shoes.
Identify and report safety hazards to a supervisor or manager.
Follow safety procedures, including correct use of personal protective equipment and bloodborne-pathogen requirements; clean bio-waste according to procedures and follow infection-control practices, including handwashing.
Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Keep cleaning carts attended and replenished safely after each shift; keep custodial closets locked and properly manage keys.
Keep hallways and pathways clear of carts, equipment, tools, and other trip hazards.
Clean equipment and materials at the end of each shift and leave them ready for use.
Complete additional duties as assigned.